Recruitment and consultancy freeze – exceptions approved – January 2012

1. During the month of January 2012, the following exceptions to the recruitment and consultancy freeze (above £20k) have been considered by the Chief Executive, in his capacity as Accounting Officer.

2. The details are shown below:

| Approval date | Ref: No. & directorate | Summary of application | Consultancy/ recruit | Decision | |---------------|------------------------|------------------------|----------------------|----------| | 20 January 2012 | 162 RME | Senior economists (5 posts – 2 at Grade A and 3 at Grade C) | Recruitment | Approved | | 20 January 2012 | 163 RME | Appointment of two temporary economists to provide support for PR13 | Recruitment | Approved |

3. The Director of Corporate Services did not approve any applications for consultancy \<£20,000.